Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Temescal Valley is healthier than 32%
Temescal Valley differs from California on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Temescal Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Temescal Valley
Against towns with similar incomes, Temescal Valley’s lead shrinks
Temescal Valley is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but 32% of the 5,442 towns with similar household incomes ($92K–$153K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and arthritis run high in Temescal Valley
1 in 3 adults have obesity (34.4%), vs 27.8% across California. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (24.7%), vs 20.8% across California. Conditions ↓
Temescal Valley keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.1% vs 62.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.9% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Temescal Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Temescal Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Temescal Valley is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #351 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 87% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 48%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Temescal Valley’s median household income is $122,051; among the 5,442 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$153K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Temescal Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Temescal Valley adults…
Temescal Valley runs above CA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Temescal Valley
No hospital or community health center in Temescal Valley itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Temescal Valley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Temescal Valley adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
1 in 3 Temescal Valley adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Temescal Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Temescal Valley and the towns around it
Temescal Valley has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Valley | B+ | 34.4% | 11.3% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Corona | B | 35.1% | 11.1% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Lake Elsinore | C+ | 37.4% | 11.2% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Temescal Valley adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Temescal Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Temescal Valley is better than California on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Temescal Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Temescal Valley | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%17.7–21.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.8–14.5 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.6–17.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%30.5–38.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10–12.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%30.3–35.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%34.3–40.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.7%22.5–27 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.3–11.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%20–25.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.5–16.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%33.8–42.1 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.7–9.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%71.1–76.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%64.1–70 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.4–89.3 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%69.1–74.9 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%58.5–66.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.6%75–85.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.5–24.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%31.5–38.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23.4–29.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.5–16.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%10–13.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%27.4–33.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%12.1–14.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Temescal Valley
Is Temescal Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Temescal Valley is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #351 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Temescal Valley?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 38.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Temescal Valley?
Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Temescal Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Temescal Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.2%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Temescal Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Temescal Valley.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.